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February marks the peak of winter doldrums for most people – cold temperatures, dreary weather, and the onset of cabin fever after months of short days.

But on the bright side, the shortest month of the year is also sprinkled with plenty of reasons to escape on a trip, including Valentine's Day and President's Day Weekend. Packages and pricing tailored for those dates are widely available. Many winter sport destinations experience their best conditions in February, and there are plenty of warm weather options for those looking to get some sunshine. Here are our recommendations for where to go in the month of February.

We've been in Austria for two days and we still haven't seen a kangaroo." It's an old joke. While Austria is half a world away from Australia, many tend to confuse the two. Australia has cute koalas, Crocodile Dundee and crates of Fosters beer; in Austria, the snowcapped hills are alive with the "Sound of Music," Mozart's masterpieces and Wiener Schnitzels. But even former US President George W. Bush once mistook Australia for Austria, as he thanked former Australian Prime Minister John Howard for sending "Austrian troops" to Iraq. If you're visiting the country, you'll notice, particularly in Vienna, that slang terms abound. Here's a guide to help you fit in like a local on your next trip.

Experiencing Vienna with kids can be the best way to view this city. A child's-eye view of Vienna's fairytale beauty, along with a taste of its famous sweet treats, will make you feel like a kid again. Here's a guide to the perfect family vacation day in Vienna with kids: